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What is IB?

 IB Programmes aim to develop

internationally minded people who are striving to become:

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Risk-takers Principled Caring Open-minded Well-balanced Reflective

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Well-Rounded and Rigorous Academic Program

4 years of each:

 English  Foreign Language

• French or Spanish

 Mathematics  Social Studies  Science

• Biology, Chemistry, &

Physics

Other courses:

Inquiry Skills Theory of Knowledge IB Elective

Second Science Psychology Economics Art

Traditional Electives

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Special Features

 World-wide curriculum  Research class- study hall  Rotating Schedule  Teachers available before & after school  IB Coordinator, IB Counselor, and College

and Career Counselor

 Transportation to and from school  No physical education or online

requirement

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12th Grade:

3 HL and 3 SL Courses

• English 4
• 2nd year of

same math course

• 2nd year of

same science course

• History SL or

HL

• Spanish/French

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• 2nd year of

same elective

• JA’s (1 first

semester; 2 in 2nd semester)

• Theory of

Knowledge (Semester 1)

9th Grade:

• English 1
• Algebra 2 Hon
• Biology 1
• World History/AP U.S.

Government

• Spanish/French 1
• Inquiry Skills
• JA’s

10th Grade:

• English 2
• Trig/Geo OR

Trig/Math Analysis OR Geo Full Year

• Chemistry 1/Physics 1
• AP European History
• Spanish/French 2
• JA’s
• Mandatory Elective

11th Grade:

3 HL and 3 SL Courses

• English 3
• Math Studies

SL, Mathematics SL, or Math HL

• Biology,

Chemistry or Physics

• AP US History
• Spanish/French

4

• Art, Psychology,

Economics or 2nd science

• JA’s (2 first

semester; 1 in 2nd semester)

• Theory of

Knowledge (Semester 2)

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Why IB?

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Benefits of IB

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IB students are…..

• more engaged in high school
• more prepared for college

 98% of IB DP students feel that they are very well

prepared/well prepared for their future studies

 Increased SAT / ACT scores

• SAT = 1010 (total population), 1230 (RHS IB DP

students) out of 1600

• ACT = 21.5 (total population), 29 (IB DP students) out
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• more likely to succeed in college

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Colleges recognize the value

• f IB and seek IB students

(Program vs. Courses)

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Benefits of IB

 Strong college applicants

• Average accept rate of IB students (DP/CP) into

university/college is 22% higher than total population

 IB students more likely to be admitted

to selective universities

• 84% of IB students attend their top choice

university/college

 Scholarship opportunities  Possibility of over

30 university credits

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University or College Average Acceptance Rate IB Acceptance Rate University of Florida 42% 82% Florida State University 60% 92% Brown University 9% 18% Columbia University 9% 13% Harvard University 7% 10% New York University 30% 57% University of Miami 30% 72% Cornell University 18% 31% Duke University 16% 28% University of Pennsylvania 14% 24% Yale University 7% 18% University of Central Florida 47% 90% University of California -Los Angeles 23% 48% Princeton University 8% 16%

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IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS

Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth

TOP RANKED UNIVERSITIES

Chicago, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Wash U, Rice, Vanderbilt, Emory, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, U of Southern California, U of Virginia, Wake Forest, U North Carolina, NYU, Georgia Tech, Case Western, Lehigh, Rensselaer, U of Miami, Boston U, Tulane, U of Florida, Northeastern, Fordham, Brigham Young, American, Rutgers, U

• f Alabama, Drexel, Auburn, Florida State U, Colorado, Loyola,

Howard, St. John‘s, U of Hawaii, U South Florida, U Central Florida, Swarthmore, Wesleyan, Haverford, Williams, Embry Riddle, Amherst, FL New College, Lipscomb, FAMU, Univ Tampa, Stetson, Rollins, Eckerd, FL Southern, FL Atlantic

MILITARY ACADEMIES

West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marines

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Why Robinson IB?

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Why Robinson IB?

 Strong Parental/Community Supports

• RIBLI

 Award winning post-secondary supports

• RHS College & Career Center “CUBE”

 Rigorous academic program with

communication focus

 Consistently send students to top-tier

schools

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Why Robinson IB?

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90%+ IB Diploma Rate for past 4 years

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39th best high school in Florida (2017 U.S. News & World

Report)

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78th best magnet high school in United States (2017 U.S.

News & World Report)

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Robinson Class of 2016 Students featured in U.S. News & World Report

• http://www.usnews.com/education/features/student-profiles

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Robinson Class of 2018 Student featured in Wall Street Journal

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Robinson Class of 2021 Student featured in Sports Illustrated

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21 students recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, Hispanic Scholars, and Commended Students, RHS IB Class of 2018

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AT Robinson….

INTERESTING ELECTIVES

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Band / Orchestra

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Aerospace Academy

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Latin

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Journalism

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TV Production

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ROTC

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Culinary Operations

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Web Design / Programming

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Theatre

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Art

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Law Studies / Psychology

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Computer Science

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Modeling and Simulation (New!)

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT Robinson High School

CLUBS

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Student Government

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Science Club

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Starlets

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Various Honor Societies

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Speech and Debate

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Math League

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Various Service Clubs

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Karaoke

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Future Business Leaders of America

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Aeroknights

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Future Doctors of America

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Knightmare

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Drama

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Model UN

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UNICEF

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Photography

SPORTS

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Football

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Cheerleading

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Volleyball

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Cross Country

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Swimming

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Golf

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Track

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Soccer

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Flag Football

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Baseball

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Softball

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Tennis

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Basketball

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Wrestling

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Lacrosse

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And FUN ACTIVITIES

 Homecoming

Game and Dance

 Pep Rallies  Concerts and

Plays

 IB Events  Field Trips  Relay for Life  IB Immersion

Camps

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 Full high school experience & athletic program  Small school “family” atmosphere  Our students say we have the ……

• Best High School teachers in Hillsborough County!
• Best High School “experience” in Hillsborough

County!

2015-2016 Student School Climate & Perception Survey

 Our teachers say ……

• They work at the best High School in Hillsborough

County!

2016-2017 TELL HCPS Employee Survey

Why Robinson IB?

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FAQs?

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Who chooses IB?

 Students who are highly motivated  Students who are academically talented  Students willing to challenge

themselves in all subjects

 Students who want to experience a

world-wide curriculum

 Students who wish to surround

themselves with others of like goals

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What is the Selection Criteria?

GPA

Academic subjects from 7th grade and first part of 8th grade

Test Scores

Standardized reading and math test scores from 6th and/or 7th grade *Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required*

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How do I know IB is right for me?

 Talk to your parents, counselor,

teachers, and students in the IB program

 Shadow (10/25, 10/30, 11/6, 11/15, 11/29)

• Sign-up online www.robinsonhighib.com
• Notify your school three days in advance
• You must provide your own transportation
• Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch
• Times at RHS 8:30 – 1:25

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Answers to other FAQs

 Algebra I is required (Course & Assessment)  Physical Science Honors is not required  Foreign language is not required

• All 9th grade students take pre-IB French or Spanish I

(different course & curriculum from Spanish I )

 Robinson IB utilizes “neighborhood

hubs” for Transportation (not magnet ramps)

 What if…?

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Apply to Magnet Programs

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November 1 – December 12

Families are notified of offers in mid-February

www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet More information: www.robinsonhighib.com